Calcs for balancing with mechanical gyro

Hi all,

I'm trying to find some simulation software to help guide me in a project I'm using to teach kids about the stabilisation capabilities of (mechanical) gyroscopes. Essentially I want to plug in some values - gyro mass, angular velocity, etc. and determine how much force (ie. based on height/mass of a robotic leg) it can help keep balanced. Keeping it simple, define "robotic leg" as a simple stick 😁

I thought I could calc torque of a balanced "leg" (pivot point on ground) and compare that to the angular velocity of the gyro but think I'm starting to mix units 😀

I know I'm missing some terminology here... any pointers to software or calcs that might help.

Any tips greatly appreciated!

Anyone wants to take this discussion forward? We don't want lonely threads 😀